Hybrid network system and method
US8064478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S370/914
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hybrid network system and method is used for incrementally upgrading a gaming system from legacy equipment to broadband equipment while maintaining the capability to support the assets and functionality of both legacy gaming devices and networks and modern gaming devices and networks. The hybrid network system enables new gaming devices and networks to coexist in the same system as existing, legacy gaming devices and networks, and thereby upgrade components as resources and availability allow. The hybrid network system enables the addition of modern devices and networks having new capabilities while continuing to support legacy equipment that is currently in use.
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